Sister/Charge Nurse
Department: Day Surgery Unit
Band 6 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust incorporates a dedicated Day Surgery (DSU) and Same Day Admissions Unit (SDAU) and is seeking highly motivated individuals with surgical nursing experience to join the leadership of our dynamic team in providing, ensuring and improving a high standard of care to all our patients.
The Day Surgery Unit currently consists of 23 trolleys with 7 chairs caring for adult patients undergoing a wide variety of procedures under different specialities (including but not limited to: Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Urology, General Surgery and Pain Management).
The team strive to provide high quality, safe care pre and post operatively, adopting a nurse-led discharge approach to Day Surgery to the vast majority of our patients meeting given criteria and ensuring that they are informed about their post-operative care at home.
Due to the expansion of the Day Surgery Unit, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 nurses to join the DSU leadership team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate and committed to delivering high quality, clinically effective care to our patients. Keen to further their experience of leadership, have excellent communication skills and influencing skills. Able to motivate a team, and work with the team, to develop the Day Surgery Unit to ensure that patients receive the best standards of care and experience whilst in our care. To be the ward representative when the Senior Sister is unavailable.
DSU is a nurse led unit, and as such, proven competence in nurse led discharge is an essential criteria for the role.
About us
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their
engagement . (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward and evidence based research. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively. This includes responding to capacity and patient dependency requirements. Maximise opportunities for health promotion and education. To act as a resource person to others providing information to junior staff, multidisciplinary team (MDT) members, patients and relatives. To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.
Professional To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff. To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff. To participate in the development of research based practice. To act as a facilitator for change within the ward environment. To work closely with medical colleagues, providing them with professional nursing expertise and input. To ensure the maintenance of the control of drugs and that health and safety legislation is adhered to. To demonstrate personal and professional continuous development of knowledge and skills.
Management To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients, carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies. Receiving and reporting sensitive information, as appropriate taking into account rules of confidentiality. Using professional judgement ensure optimal bed usage/patient throughput at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
Service Management To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. To assist when necessary with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the ward in line with clinical governance.
Education To help to create and maintain an environment conducive to development and learning for all staff. To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification Degree in nursing or any other relevant discipline or equivalent experience Evidence of post registration education Competent at nurse led discharge
Desirable First line management/leadership course Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential Relevant experience in clinical setting. Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area Mentorship of student nurses Evidence of provision of high standards of care Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable Experience in change management Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential Excellent communication (verbal and written) Diplomacy and negotiation skills Computer literate Effective time management Resource management Ability to problem solve Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable Report writing Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical specialty being applied for. Audit and analysis experience Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential Experience in managing people Up to date with current issues in nursing Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable Appraisal training
Communication
Essential Able to demonstrate effective communication
Specific requirements
Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Day Surgery Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
430-SURG1487A-B6 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Day Surgery Unit
Band 6 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust incorporates a dedicated Day Surgery (DSU) and Same Day Admissions Unit (SDAU) and is seeking highly motivated individuals with surgical nursing experience to join the leadership of our dynamic team in providing, ensuring and improving a high standard of care to all our patients.
The Day Surgery Unit currently consists of 23 trolleys with 7 chairs caring for adult patients undergoing a wide variety of procedures under different specialities (including but not limited to: Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Urology, General Surgery and Pain Management).
The team strive to provide high quality, safe care pre and post operatively, adopting a nurse-led discharge approach to Day Surgery to the vast majority of our patients meeting given criteria and ensuring that they are informed about their post-operative care at home.
Due to the expansion of the Day Surgery Unit, an exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 nurses to join the DSU leadership team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate and committed to delivering high quality, clinically effective care to our patients. Keen to further their experience of leadership, have excellent communication skills and influencing skills. Able to motivate a team, and work with the team, to develop the Day Surgery Unit to ensure that patients receive the best standards of care and experience whilst in our care. To be the ward representative when the Senior Sister is unavailable.
DSU is a nurse led unit, and as such, proven competence in nurse led discharge is an essential criteria for the role.
About us
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their
engagement . (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients, incorporating the standards and philosophy of the ward and evidence based research. Organise method of care delivery within the ward/department, allocating, prioritising and delegating effectively. This includes responding to capacity and patient dependency requirements. Maximise opportunities for health promotion and education. To act as a resource person to others providing information to junior staff, multidisciplinary team (MDT) members, patients and relatives. To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient care.
Professional To demonstrate a professional approach to leadership and management of staff. To provide clinical support and advice to junior members of staff. To participate in the development of research based practice. To act as a facilitator for change within the ward environment. To work closely with medical colleagues, providing them with professional nursing expertise and input. To ensure the maintenance of the control of drugs and that health and safety legislation is adhered to. To demonstrate personal and professional continuous development of knowledge and skills.
Management To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. Promote effective communication within the nursing team, to patients, carers, visitors, members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies. Receiving and reporting sensitive information, as appropriate taking into account rules of confidentiality. Using professional judgement ensure optimal bed usage/patient throughput at all times, facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
Service Management To assist when necessary with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision and effectiveness of those standards in line with clinical governance. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of all issues relating to Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Clinical Effectiveness and that they carry out their duties in accordance with these frameworks and standards. To assist when necessary with the initiation and evaluation of any projects or research appropriate to the services provided within the ward in line with clinical governance.
Education To help to create and maintain an environment conducive to development and learning for all staff. To assist in identifying the need for, and providing training/education in clinical nursing and managerial techniques to all grades of staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) Relevant Mentorship or equivalent qualification Degree in nursing or any other relevant discipline or equivalent experience Evidence of post registration education Competent at nurse led discharge
Desirable First line management/leadership course Evidence of career development
Experience
Essential Relevant experience in clinical setting. Evidence of regular shift management of a ward/clinical area Mentorship of student nurses Evidence of provision of high standards of care Evidence of management and leadership
Desirable Experience in change management Evidence of staff development
Skills
Essential Excellent communication (verbal and written) Diplomacy and negotiation skills Computer literate Effective time management Resource management Ability to problem solve Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure
Desirable Report writing Up to date clinical skills appropriate for the clinical specialty being applied for. Audit and analysis experience Teaching and presentation skills
Personal and people development
Essential Experience in managing people Up to date with current issues in nursing Willingness to embark on further professional development
Desirable Appraisal training
Communication
Essential Able to demonstrate effective communication
Specific requirements
Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Day Surgery Unit (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
430-SURG1487A-B6 #J-18808-Ljbffr
